Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
-
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Fruit Trees
Habitat
moist forests
By seashore, Caribbean, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-14
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Black, Red, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Gallbladder Diseases, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON
CHRYSOBALANUS icaco
Common Name
Rhododendron
Paradise Plum
In Hindi
rhododendron
कोको बेर
In German
Rhododendron
coco Plum
In French
rhododendron
Coco Plum
In Spanish
rododendro
Coco Plum
In Greek
ροδοδάφνη
Coco δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
rododendro
Coco Plum
In Polish
rododendron
coco plum
In Latin
Rhododendron
coco plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Malpighiales
Family
Ericaceae
Chrysobalanaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Chrysobalanus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Rhododendron and Coco Plum
Season and care of Rhododendron and Coco Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Coco Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coco Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Coco Plum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Coco Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhododendron and Coco Plum Physical Information
Rhododendron and Coco Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Coco Plum height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Coco Plum are as follows:
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Coco Plum flower color: White
- Coco Plum leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Rhododendron and Coco Plum
Care of Rhododendron and Coco Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs and Coco Plum pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Coco Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.